2026 Annual Awards Celebration & Brunch

The Jewish Historical Society of Greater New Haven invites you to our Annual Awards Celebration, where we recognize members of the local Jewish community who are shaping history through their work, volunteerism, and philanthropy. Each year, we honor those whose contributions today will become history tomorrow.

This year, we are proud to honor not an individual, but an organization: the Chapel Haven Schleifer Center. An award-winning, nationally accredited school and transition program serving adults of all abilities, Chapel Haven was co-founded by Jerry Rossman and Sydney Krass as “a place where our kids could live and learn their independence.” Since then, it has grown into a vibrant community that continues to enrich lives every single day.

Join us on Sunday, October 19, from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM at the JCC of Greater New Haven to celebrate Chapel Haven, its residents, and its devoted staff. The program includes a catered brunch, musical performance, archival materials, and tributes from a few of the many people this organization has affected.